Crustless Florentine Tart Recipes

SPINACH AND GRUYERE QUICHES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees, with racks set in upper and lower thirds. In a large skillet, heat butter over medium. Add shallots, and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 1 to 2 minutes. Add as much spinach to skillet as will fit; season with salt and pepper, and toss, adding more spinach as room becomes available, until wilted, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Transfer spinach mixture to a colander. Press firmly with the back of a spoon to squeeze out as much liquid as possible. Divide spinach mixture and cheese between prepared crusts. Place each crust on a separate rimmed baking sheet.
• In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, half-and-half, nutmeg, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Dividing evenly, pour egg mixture into crusts.
• Arrange baking sheets on racks, and bake until center of each quiche is just set, 55 to 60 minutes, rotating sheets from top to bottom halfway through. Let quiches stand 15 minutes before serving.

CRUSTLESS SPINACH QUICHE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9 inch pie pan.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are soft. Stir in spinach and continue cooking until excess moisture has evaporated.
• In a large bowl, combine eggs, cheese, salt and pepper. Add spinach mixture and stir to blend. Scoop into prepared pie pan.
• Bake in preheated oven until eggs have set, about 30 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

CRUSTLESS SPINACH QUICHE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute onion and mushrooms in oil until tender. Add spinach and ham; cook and stir until the excess moisture is evaporated. Cool slightly. Beat eggs; add cheese and mix well. Stir in spinach mixture and pepper; blend well. Spread evenly into a greased 9-in. pie plate or quiche dish. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a knife inserted in center comes out clean.

CRUSTLESS FLORENTINE TART

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°.
• Cook the frozen spinach according to package directions.
• If using fresh spinach, wash it, remove the stems and cook with just as much water as will cling to the leaves.
• Cool and drain the spinach well; squeeze dry to remove excess juice.
• Combine with eggs, grated Parmesan, mace or nutmeg, seasoned salt, and ricotta cheese.
• Rub a 10-inch pie pan with olive oil and spread the spinach mixture evenly around the pan.
• Top with pine nuts.
• Bake for 20 minutes.
• Cool on a rack and refrigerate until packing your picnic basket.
• Remove from cooler about one hour before serving, depending on weather conditions.